Behind every innovation, there's a human being

My dear Wimbledon, this year I tuned in to watch you with a bit of sadness, knowing what was to come.

The line judges, those incredible, silent, poised custodians of the game, were officially gone. Replaced by Hawk-Eye Live, a system of high-speed cameras, their absence became one of the most talked-about aspects of the tournament.

And not for the right reasons. This moment at Wimbledon has changed the course of history. When technology begins to erase the people who helped shape the soul of a sport, we need to take a moment to remember why we play and why we watch in the first place.

The full article was posted first in the publication "Tomorrow's Affairs" on July 20th, 2025

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