Carlos Alcaraz was overheard complaining about the Electronic Line Calling at Wimbledon during his third-round win over Jan-Lennard Struff.
The two-time defending champion was surprised a deep Struff shot was not called long by Hawk-Eye, which has replaced traditional line judges at Wimbledon this year.
Alcaraz almost stopped playing the point as he gestured to the umpire and looked surprise that he was not immediately awarded the point.
Struff went on to win the point and the game and Alcaraz complained to the chair umpire about the call at the changeover.
‘I’m not sure about it,’ Alcaraz told the umpire. ‘I would have asked for a challenge.
‘It’s not the first time I’ve seen the machine… it’s not the first time. I’m not sure about some calls.’
In Hawk-Eye’s defence, replays appeared to show a puff of chalk come up from where Struff’s shot hit the baseline.
‘When you see it bounce from that angle it looks like it caught the back edge,’ former British number one Tim Henman said on BBC One’s commentary.
Alcaraz is not the first player to question Electronic Line Calling during the first week of Wimbledon.
In fact, a number of players have claimed incorrect decisions have been made, with some even taking photos of marks on the court to prove their point.
Hawk-Eye is now used at three of the four Grand Slams, with the French Open the only major to still use traditional line judges.
Some fans expressed disappointment at Wimbledon’s move but most players appreciate the introduction of ELC, despite questioning some decisions.
Alcaraz complained about the technology at a stressful point in the match as Struff recovered from losing the opening set 6-1 to level at 1-1.
But the world number two ultimately proved too strong for Struff, advancing to the fourth round with a 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4 victory.
‘It was another good performance from Carlos Alcaraz,’ Henman said.
‘After the first set, we thought he might run away with it but Jan-Lennard Struff deserves a lot of credit for how much he dug in.
‘He really stuck to his game plan of being aggressive and taking the ball on. He really made life difficult for the Spaniard. He will rue that forehand volley.
‘But, in a tournament of so many upsets, Carlos Alcaraz will be happy to be through.’
Alcaraz, meanwhile, said in his on-court interview: ‘I knew at the beginning it was going to be very, very difficult.
‘I think his game is suited very well to grass, big serves, approaching to the net as much as he can.
‘I’m really pleased with everything I did today – fighting, running, making great shots.
‘It was stressful because every time he could push me, he did it, so I’m really happy at the end I got the break and got the job done.’
Meanwhile, away from Centre Court, a special lunch was hosted at the Emirates Hospitality Suite to celebrate the Best of British Sport.
Emirates delivered a knockout event at The Wimbledon Championships today, hosting a special lunch in its exclusive Emirates Hospitality Suite to celebrate the Best of British Sport.
The gathering brought together legends and rising stars from across the sporting world who have shaped the nation’s proud athletic heritage.
Emirates welcomed a guest list of British sporting royalty. Among them were legendary cricketer, Sir Ian Botham; former sports stars turned broadcasters, British Boxer Nicola Adams and footballing legend, Stuart Pearce.
Olympic rower, Sir Steve Redgrave, joined renowned sailor, Dame Ellen MacArthur; England Rugby World Cup Winner, Maggie Alphonsi; and world record breaking sailors, Sir Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills.
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