TENNIS ‘line judges’ have been spotted putting their skills to use in a host of everyday situations.
This has included self-service checkouts and the London Underground – after being replaced by electric line calling.
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Lottoland produced a hilarious advert as they find their new jobs[/caption]
They have been putting their skills to use in London[/caption]
One judge called a commuter out for overstepping on the underground[/caption]
From 2025, Wimbledon is doing away with line judges and replacing them with technology instead.
But although this means many who have previously kept watch of the iconic tennis tournament will now have time on their hands, this new skit shows some have been quick to find new work.
With the ‘line judges’ seen looking on intently as shoppers at self-checkout queue – shouting “Fault!” when they fail to do so in an orderly fashion.
While tube commuters caught stepping beyond the yellow line have been on the receiving end of a loud and decisive “Out!”.
The comedy video was created by Lottoland.co.uk Sportsbook , whose spokesperson said: “It was so much fun creating these new roles for the ‘ex-line judges’.
“They had such an iconic role at the famous tournament, so it is sad to see that they’re not around any longer.
“We certainly took Londoners by surprise, especially in the supermarket checkout.”
It follows controversy over the introduction of electric line calling at Wimbledon, with fans divided over whether the tech will make the game better.
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A poll of 2,000 adults who watch live sport, also by the betting platform, found 67 per cent believe video replays have improved professional games, while more than one in 10 (11 per cent) think quite the opposite.
It found football, tennis and cricket are the top three sports that use the technology most efficiently.
While 76 per cent are confident that video replays come to the correct decision across all sports that use it.
However, 28 per cent believe the new systems take away from the drama of the live action – due to slow decision making which disrupts the flow (52 per cent) and it causing a delay in celebrating goals (42 per cent).
And 12 per cent consider it to be ruining the tradition of tennis, according to the stats by OnePoll.
Although 39 per cent believe it improves accuracy and 35 per cent think it has made games fairer.
The spokesperson from Lottoland.co.uk added: “With all the technology developments we are seeing as a nation, it was only a matter of time before this trickled into sports.
“Our research has shown some pros and cons to VAR across the industry – does the need for accuracy really take away from the drama? I think this is something which will always be debated.”
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