(Reuters) - The Australian Open looks to have seen the last of the crouching officials scrutinising the lines of the tennis court after their replacement by technology for this year's tournament was largely welcomed by players.
This year's Grand Slam at Melbourne Park is the first major to replace line judges with electronic line calling, a change brought about through necessity as part of a COVID-19 health measure to reduce the number of people required on-site.
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