line call

British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

There was a bizarre incident at the start of the fourth set when a malfunction by the electronic line call system meant 'fault' was called during play, and the point was replayed.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025

Rohde reached underneath her display tables, grabbed a gun lock and wrapped it in a blue bandana, printed with the phone number for the Department of Veterans Affairs crisis line: call 988, press 1.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 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 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