End of an Era: Wimbledon’s Shift to Electronic Line Calling Leaves Veteran Line Judges Sidelined
London, UK – The charm and tradition of Wimbledon, renowned for its grass courts and white attire, will be losing a timeless aspect of its gamesmanship as it bids farewell to human line judges, adopting electronic line-calling technology instead. This shift, informed by a desire for consistent and error-free rulings, marks a profound change for many, including veteran line judges like myself, whose life’s work has revolved around the court lines of this storied tournament. I still vividly remember my first Wimbledon back in 1982, the year Jimmy Connors triumphed over John McEnroe. It was … Read more