Ex-pros question french open over line calling choice

Former players Anne Keothavong and Tim Henman have called for the French Open to introduce electronic line calling at Roland Garros.

During TNT Sports UK coverage of the ongoing tournament, Keothavong noted her enjoyment of traditional elements at times. Henman clarified the point applied only on clay and added that technology should be used where available, calling its results a huge success on other surfaces. He described himself as a traditionalist yet maintained that electronic line calling belongs in the game now.

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A disputed line call during the second-set tiebreak altered the outcome of Joao Fonseca's match against Casper Ruud at the 2026 French Open. Andy Roddick criticized the tournament's refusal to adopt electronic line calling. Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo defended the use of human officials.

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TNT Sports has announced that Venus Williams will serve in an expanded studio role for its 2026 French Open broadcast alongside Andre Agassi and other tennis figures. The network unveiled its full commentator lineup on May 7 for the tournament, which begins May 18 in Paris. Williams is expected to contribute from the quarterfinal stage onward regardless of her playing status.

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