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Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal & Roger Federer’s 2008 final – what made it so special?
This feature was first published in 2018.John McEnroe describes it as "the greatest match ever played", and the 2008 Wimbledon final between Rafael Nadal...
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...