During the French Open, Djokovic had hit a ball in the direction of the boards in a small fit of frustration, without eye contact, and hit a linesman. The result: The Djoker was disqualified, a possible US Open title was gone.

Regardless of this, Djokovic has found a liking for electronic line calling, as implemented in the outdoor seats in New York. With all due respect for the tradition and culture in this sport: He sees no reason why it cannot be held in terms of linesmen like in New York during the Cincinnati tournament and the US Open.

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Djokovic likes it modern, Muguruza loves tradition

"The technology is now so mature that there is no reason to have linesmen on the field. At least that's my opinion," said Djokovic. Of course, he understands that the technology is expensive, so economically it is a question of implementation. But sooner or later things will go in this direction, according to the world number one. "I would also be less exposed to the risk of doing what I did in New York," he said, grinning, referring to his accidental shooting down.

However, not everyone sees things the same way as the 17-time major champion. Garbine Muguruza, for example. With the Hawk-Eye you can of course make everything more modern and clarify everything exactly. But she is a traditionalist, "I like to have linesmen and referees, I like things like in the old days," said the Spaniard. Just a loudspeaker that decides on the ball in or out of the field? "Then we would still be out there alone."

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