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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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Zhang argued the decision but it stood and the match continued briefly before the disagreement about the line call began again.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2023

Andy Murray argues with umpire Mohamed Lahyani during his loss against Fabio Fognini in the Italian Open after a close line call goes against him.

From BBC • May 11, 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

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