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Wimbledon blames human error for a mistake by the tech that replaced officials. Here's what happened

Wimbledon blames human error for a mistake by the tech that replaced officials. Here's what happened

LONDON (AP) — The All England Club, somewhat ironically, is blaming “human error” for a glaring mistake by the electronic system that replaced human line judges this year at Wimbledon .
Roger Federer sits in Wimbledon's Royal Box to watch rival Novak Djokovic win

Roger Federer sits in Wimbledon's Royal Box to watch rival Novak Djokovic win

LONDON (AP) — Roger Federer was back at Wimbledon , and back at Centre Court, on Monday — only this time, he was there to watch some tennis, not play it, at a place he won a men's-record eight championships.
Dabrowski, Routliffe advance to women's doubles quarterfinals at Wimbledon

Dabrowski, Routliffe advance to women's doubles quarterfinals at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON — Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe, of New Zealand, advanced to the women’s doubles quarterfinals at Wimbledon with a 7-6 (1), 7-6 (2) win over Hungary's Fanny Stollar and Russia's Irina Khromacheva on Monday. The No.
Wimbledon's expansion plan heads to court while facing opposition from local residents

Wimbledon's expansion plan heads to court while facing opposition from local residents

LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic calls it a “win-win.” Carlos Alcaraz says it’s a “great idea.
Carlos Alcaraz's Wimbledon win streak reaches 18. Sabalenka gets to another Slam quarterfinal

Carlos Alcaraz's Wimbledon win streak reaches 18. Sabalenka gets to another Slam quarterfinal

LONDON (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz’s latest up-and-down Wimbledon performance began with a dropped set. Later Sunday, he was in danger of getting broken to fall further behind in the third.
Wimbledon says a call on a shot that landed out was missed because the electronic system was off

Wimbledon says a call on a shot that landed out was missed because the electronic system was off

LONDON (AP) — A ball that clearly landed long in a match at Centre Court wasn't called out Sunday because the electronic system that replaced line judges at Wimbledon this year accidentally was shut off for three points.
Wimbledon: Taylor Fritz reaches the quarterfinals when Jordan Thompson quits with an injury

Wimbledon: Taylor Fritz reaches the quarterfinals when Jordan Thompson quits with an injury

LONDON (AP) — U.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz moved into the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the third time in four years on Sunday, advancing when his injured opponent, Jordan Thompson , quit while trailing 6-1, 3-0 after 41 minutes.
Wimbledon: Ben Shelton pleaded for extra time off for his sister at Morgan Stanley. It worked

Wimbledon: Ben Shelton pleaded for extra time off for his sister at Morgan Stanley. It worked

LONDON (AP) — Ben Shelton launched a public plea for his sister to get some extra time off from her job at investment bank Morgan Stanley so she could remain at Wimbledon to cheer for him. It worked.
Wimbledon: All the early upsets could stem from a lack of experience on grass courts

Wimbledon: All the early upsets could stem from a lack of experience on grass courts

LONDON (AP) — Successful as Novak Djokovic has been on the grass courts of Wimbledon — he's won 100 matches and seven of his 24 Grand Slam trophies there — it's not as if he grew up plying his talents on the surface.
Strawberries and pasta? Iga Swiatek's unique Wimbledon tradition

Strawberries and pasta? Iga Swiatek's unique Wimbledon tradition

LONDON (AP) — Strawberries hold a special place in Wimbledon tradition. But strawberries and pasta? Iga Swiatek explained that it's a dish from her native Poland.