Wimbledon Embraces Technology While Line Judges’ Legacy Faces Uncertain Future
WIMBLEDON, England — At the 138th Wimbledon Championship, the iconic cloth-capped line judges made way for an innovative electronic line-calling system, an upgrade aimed at minimizing human error on the storied grass courts. This year marked a significant shift as the All England Club adopted this technology, aligning with other major tournaments like the Australian Open and US Open, while the French Open remains the sole Grand Slam still utilizing human officials. Despite the promise of increased accuracy, the introduction of the electronic line-calling system was met with criticism. Issues arose when technical glitches forced … Read more