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561 Wimbledon Abolishes Line Judges in Favor of Automated Technology After 147 Years

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msmash @ Slashdot · 10/09/2024 12:42 EDT

Wimbledon Abolishes Line Judges in Favor of Automated Technology After 147 Years

The greatest tennis players in the world will be left to rage against a machine after any tight line calls at Wimbledon next year as the All England Club will break with tradition by removing line judges from all courts during the championships for the first time in its 147-year history. From a report: From 2025 onwards live electronic line calling (ELC) will be used on all courts in both the main draw at the All England Club and the qualifying tournament off-site in Roehampton. The new technology was succe

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