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Wimbledon to Introduce Video Review Technology

The Wimbledon logo on a water feature during the 2021 Wimbledon at the All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London, England, July 3, 2021. (AFP)
The Wimbledon logo on a water feature during the 2021 Wimbledon at the All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London, England, July 3, 2021. (AFP)
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Wimbledon to Introduce Video Review Technology

The Wimbledon logo on a water feature during the 2021 Wimbledon at the All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London, England, July 3, 2021. (AFP)
The Wimbledon logo on a water feature during the 2021 Wimbledon at the All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London, England, July 3, 2021. (AFP)

Wimbledon will introduce ‌video review technology this year that will allow players to challenge judgement calls made by the chair umpire, the Grand Slam's organizers said on Saturday.

Players will not be able to challenge the decisions of the electronic line calling (ELC) system that was introduced at Wimbledon last year, but video reviews ‌will be available ‌to check other scenarios, ‌like ⁠whether a ball ⁠has bounced twice or touched a player's racket or body.

"Players will be allowed to review specific judgement calls made by the chair umpire (such as, for example, ‘not-up’, ‘foul shot’, ‘touch’) either on a point-ending ⁠call, when a player immediately ‌stops play, or ‌immediately after the completion of a point (in the ‌case of hindrance)," the All England ‌Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) said in a statement.

"Players will not be limited in the number of reviews they can request."

The ‌video reviews will be introduced on six show courts, including the ⁠Centre ⁠Court and Court One.

"The technology will be available on Centre Court and Court One throughout the championships and on the other show courts until the conclusion of all singles matches on those courts," the AELTC added.

Visual indicators for the ELC will also be introduced, with scoreboards on all courts displaying "out" and "fault" calls.

This year's Wimbledon starts on June 29.

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Watkins on Target to Keep Al-Hilal Perfect in Asian Champions League

Al-Hilal players celebrate scoring against Al-Sadd. (Al-Hilal Club)
Al-Hilal players celebrate scoring against Al-Sadd. (Al-Hilal Club)
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Watkins on Target to Keep Al-Hilal Perfect in Asian Champions League

Al-Hilal players celebrate scoring against Al-Sadd. (Al-Hilal Club)
Al-Hilal players celebrate scoring against Al-Sadd. (Al-Hilal Club)

Al-Hilal secured ‌a 2-0 win over Qatar's Al-Sadd in Doha on Tuesday with Ollie Watkins' improvised finish sending the Saudi Pro League outfit on their way to a second successive Asian Champions League Elite win.

The former Aston Villa striker netted in the 40th minute to give Al-Hilal the lead, calmly steering the ball home while lying on the turf after being upended in the penalty area by Agustin Soria.

"I ‌felt like ‌I worked hard for the team, ‌I ⁠got my goal ⁠and that's what I'm here to do, get goals for the team and ultimately work hard and put everything into the game," said Watkins.

The win followed Al-Hilal's opening victory over Al-Gharafa in the western league phase of the competition last month ⁠and was sealed when Ruben Neves scored ‌from the penalty spot ‌in the 65th minute.

Al-Hilal were joined on six points ‌by Shabab Al-Ahli after the side from the ‌United Arab Emirates beat former champions Al-Ittihad 2-1 in Jeddah.

Sardar Azmoun struck twice in the opening 16 minutes, converting from close range in the seventh before the Iran ‌international ran from just inside the Al-Ittihad half before finishing.

Richard Rios pulled ⁠one back ⁠for the hosts in the 66th minute but Shabab Al-Ahli held on to take the points.

"We were very focused and we believed we can win this game," said Azmoun. "We analyzed them well and we worked on the pitch very hard and that's why we won the game."

Al-Ain from the UAE and Iran's Esteghlal also have perfect records after two rounds of the eight-match league phase. The top eight finishers in both the west and east regions advance to the last 16.

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Arsenal Cruise Past Lille into Share of Champions League Lead

Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka scores the team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Arsenal and Lille at the Emirates Stadium in north London on October 13, 2026. (AFP)
Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka scores the team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Arsenal and Lille at the Emirates Stadium in north London on October 13, 2026. (AFP)
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Arsenal Cruise Past Lille into Share of Champions League Lead

Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka scores the team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Arsenal and Lille at the Emirates Stadium in north London on October 13, 2026. (AFP)
Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka scores the team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Arsenal and Lille at the Emirates Stadium in north London on October 13, 2026. (AFP)

Arsenal blew away Lille with a three-goal blitz in seven second-half minutes for a 3-0 win to extend their perfect start to the Champions League.

Jurrien Timber's deft finish opened the floodgates just after the hour mark at the Emirates Stadium before Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka rounded off the scoring.

Victory takes Arsenal into a share of the lead at the top of the Champions League table alongside Barcelona and Sporting Lisbon.

Mikel Arteta was able to use the wealth of resources at his disposal as he made five changes to the side that beat Leeds 2-1 on Saturday.

But it was Lille boss Davide Ancelotti, son of Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti, who was the happier after a goalless first half.

The visitors even had the ball in the net, but Ayase Ueda was flagged offside.

Bruno Guimaraes came closest to breaking the deadlock for Arsenal before the break when he fired wide from close range and then saw a powerful shot from range parried by Berke Ozer.

The Gunners quickly went through the gears in the second period once Timber dinked the ball over Ozer from Noni Madueke's pass.

Arteta had left arguably his three most potent attacking weapons on the bench and the introduction of Saka, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard made an immediate impact.

Saka's low cross picked out Eze whose deflected shot flew into the top corner to end any doubt over the destiny of the three points.

The England winger then finished off an exquisite team move from Havertz's cut-back for Arsenal's third.

There were further cheers from the home fans when Olivier Giroud came on as a late substitute for Lille on his return to the club where he scored 105 goals in a six-year spell.

But Giroud could not conjure up another Emirates goal as Lille remain without a Champions League point after defeat to Real Betis on matchday one.

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Atletico Down Carrick’s Struggling Man United

13 October 2026, Spain, Madrid: Atletico Madrid's Pablo Barrios celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester United at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. (dpa)
13 October 2026, Spain, Madrid: Atletico Madrid's Pablo Barrios celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester United at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. (dpa)
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Atletico Down Carrick’s Struggling Man United

13 October 2026, Spain, Madrid: Atletico Madrid's Pablo Barrios celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester United at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. (dpa)
13 October 2026, Spain, Madrid: Atletico Madrid's Pablo Barrios celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester United at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. (dpa)

Atletico Madrid eased to a 2-0 win over Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday to pile pressure on Red Devils coach Michael Carrick.

Pablo Barrios pounced inside the first minute for Diego Simeone's side and after Leny Yoro's 74th minute red card set United back further, Ademola Lookman added another for the hosts in Madrid.

Man United have made their worst domestic start in 40 years and this league phase defeat in the Spanish capital was another blow, with the team now winless in five games across all competitions.

Carrick handed Carlos Baleba his first start for the club since arriving from Brighton this summer, as well as pushing captain Bruno Fernandes out to the right side.

Atletico were without their skipper Koke, after the death of his mother, while coach Simeone selected Julian Alvarez from the off for the first time this season at the Metropolitano stadium, after he tried to force a departure this summer.

"Defend what we love," Atletico fans ordered their supporters with a banner display before kick-off and the Rojiblancos were ahead after just 50 seconds.

Alex Baena found a way in behind United's defense and cut the ball across for Barrios, with Ayden Heaven unable to keep the midfielder's shot from crossing the line.

Bryan Mbuemo might have equalized for the visitors, nudging the ball through Cristian Romero's legs but firing just wide.

Alejandro Grimaldo came inches away from extending Atletico's lead with a free-kick which hit the angle between post and crossbar.

The hosts thought they had a second when Johnny Cardoso finished neatly from the edge of the box before half-time but the goal was disallowed after a VAR review showed the ball had struck Marcos Llorente's hand during the build-up.

Alvarez, yet to score this season for Atletico, hit the post early in the second half.

United rallied and Fernandes's lob drifted narrowly wide before the Portuguese playmaker hit the crossbar from the left of the box after a corner routine.

However, the three-time European champions suffered a setback when defender Yoro was harshly dismissed after a VAR review for bringing down Canada striker Jonathan David as the last man.

It opened the door for Atletico to grab their second, with David foiled by goalkeeper Senne Lammens but London-born Nigeria international Lookman on hand to tuck home the rebound after 79 minutes.

Carrick withdrew playmaker Fernandes, looking ahead to the weekend visit to face rivals Leeds in the English top flight, where improvement is badly needed.

Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak saved from United substitute Matheus Cunha in the final stages but there was no way back for United.

Simeone's side were able to claim their first points after an opening defeat at Liverpool.