line call

British

noun

tennis the judgment of the umpire or linesman as to whether the ball has landed in or out of court

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At the recent Italian Open, Britain's Andy Murray was annoyed when a line call went against him because the umpire ruled the ball mark was on the line.

From BBC • May 24, 2023

Both teams roared as Muhammad contested a line call on match point, requiring DeMatha Coach Mark Dalzell and Gonzaga Coach Randy de Guzman to consult on whether his return was inside the line.

From Washington Post • May 1, 2023

“It was basically a goal line call for us, and Eddy’s bearing down,” Morrell said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2022

It could be argued he has more right to be there, but it is a line call.

From The Guardian • Aug. 3, 2020

China's Zhang Shuai retired from her Hungarian Grand Prix match in tears on Tuesday after her local opponent Amarissa Toth erased a ball mark on the clay court following a disputed line call.

From Reuters

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