11 h. ago Wimbledon 'line judges' spotted in new roles after being replaced by technology

A group of 'line judges' have been spotted in a variety of everyday scenarios after being replaced by technology at this year's Wimbledon, in a video produced by Lottoland Sportsbook

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11 h. ago Wimbledon 'line judges' spotted in new role after being replaced by technology

Wimbledon line judges have been spotted in everyday situations after being replaced by technology - including self-service checkouts and the London Underground

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15 h. ago Coronation Street fans 'start petition' for Betsy Swain star to get another role as she says 'dream'

Fans have spotted another role that Sydney Martin could be made for as she was seen enjoying a night out

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18 h. ago Fault! Reform UK unleashes a volley of criticism at Wimbledon for scrapping line judges in favour of electronic calls as party suggests it's 'un

This is the first year in Wimbledon's 148-year history that there will be no line judges.

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20 h. ago The robots take over Wimbledon: Tennis tournament scraps line judges for first time in 148

Wimbledon gets under way today with line judges scrapped for the first time in the tournament's 148-year history - replaced by AI-powered technology.

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22 h. ago Wimbledon line judges: Grand Slam begins new era as SW19 boss explains change to tradition

Wimbledon will enter its new era with the Grand Slam taking place without line judges after bosses chose to embrace modern day technology and will use Live Electronic Line Calling

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37 h. ago Wimbledon stars disagree after tournament controversially scraps 147

Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova and world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka are among some of the players who have voiced their opinion on a major change at Wimbledon this year

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3 d. ago What to watch out for at Wimbledon 2025: no line judges and more expensive strawberries

On the courts, around the grounds and on television, changes are afoot for British tennis’s big fortnightThe most notable change at this year’s championships brings it in line with the majority of ATP and WTA tournaments, along with two of the other three grand slam tournaments: the abandonment of line judges in favour of electronic line calling. The technology allowing challenges was first introduced in 2007, but will now be utilised to automatically call all outs, faults, and foot faults. Wimbledon say the system is almost failsafe, and that in the qualifying at Roehampton this year it broke just once for one point. For longer malfunctions, they have a team of reserve line judges on hand. They are among a team of 80 match assistants, with two on each court helping with tasks including escorting the players for toilet breaks. The traditional start time of 2pm for the women’s and men’s singles finals is also set to change, beginning at 4pm, following the day’s doubles finals, as opp...

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5 d. ago Manchester music legend Bez admits he's 'rinsing' Oasis spotlight after accepting big role

'I'm rinsing it, it’s true'

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6 d. ago 6 memorable times line judges and line calling took centre stage at Wimbledon

This year’s Championships will be the first with no line judges on court.

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9 d. ago Sacked Swansea City manager Luke Williams now working at Bristol Airport

The 44-year-old has been spotted in a somewhat surprising role recently

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1 week ago Pride and Prejudice cast now from tragic death to huge action role fans didn't spot

The 2005 film adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice has become one of the most beloved period dramas of all time - here's a look at the main cast, 20 years on

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3 w. ago BBC star from 90s sitcom now unrecognisable 30 years later after leaving TV career

Scottish actress Daniela Nardini has stepped away from the spotlight after winning a BAFTA for her role as Anna Forbes in the hit BBC2 series This Life, which aired 30 years ago

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