10 h. ago Yes, Wimbledon can be serious about getting rid of line judges and switching to electronic calls

Wimbledon's latest of many steps into the modern era involves choosing technology over the human touch to decide whether a ball lands in or out

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14 h. ago Wimbledon star asks security to eject 'dangerous' fan as she was left in tears

Yulia Putintseva was left in tears after her first round loss at Wimbledon, where she was security to get rid of a spectator whom she felt was dangerous on Court 15

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26 h. ago Uniformed protesters criticise introduction of AI line calls at Wimbledon

It is the first year in Wimbledon’s 148-year history that all line calls are being made by an automated electronic system.

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34 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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37 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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4 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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