Blame the human brain for bad calls in tennis

Monday, November 3, 2008 - 11:42 in Psychology & Sociology

Researchers studying Wimbledon games find humans are hard-wired to misjudge balls when hit close to the line. UC Davis scientists have confirmed what tennis great John McEnroe so colorfully alleged on the court: Wimbledon referees make bad calls when judging balls hit close to the line.

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