Overview
- Roland Garros is the only Grand Slam still using human line judges this year.
- French Tennis Federation President Gilles Moretton said keeping human officials ensures reliable calls on unpredictable clay surfaces.
- Novak Djokovic told reporters he prefers electronic line-calling for faster, more accurate rulings and fewer on-court officials.
- Wimbledon and tour events on red clay have switched to automated systems, reflecting a broader move toward technology in tennis officiating.
- Moretton emphasized that human line judges help foster grassroots tennis by providing year-round officiating opportunities in local clubs.