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Wimbledon removes line judges after 147 years in favor of electronic system
For the first time in its 147-year history, Wimbledon will be removing line judges from all of its courts during the tournament.The All England...
‘Today our love and passion was ripped away’: Wimbledon umpires lament being replaced by AI
A chair umpire who officiated in Wimbledon finals says he is mourning “a sad day” after the All England Club dispensed with line judges...
What is electronic line calling (ELC)? Wimbledon’s new Hawk-Eye Live system explained
What will happen to line judges?This year Wimbledon employed around 300 line judges for the two-week tournament. They typically work part-time, and many will...
Wimbledon tennis tournament to use AI to make line calls in break with tradition
LONDON (AP) — That long-held Wimbledon tradition of line judges dressed in elegant uniforms is no more.The All England Club announced Wednesday that artificial...
Wimbledon brings in electronic line calling for 2025
Line judges are to disappear from Wimbledon as the All England Club has decided to adopt electronic line calling from 2025.The technology will be...