Wimbledon Fans Are only Just Realising It's Not Line Judges Shouting 'Out' and 'Fault'
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John McEnroe, 66, makes stance clear on controversial Wimbledon decision
John McEnroe has provided his verdict on Wimbledon scrapping line judges in favour of electronic line calling.The French Open is now the only major to use line judges after the All England Club decided to follow in the footsteps of the Australian Open and US Open by getting rid.It was confirmed in October last year that, after 147 years in the role, line judges wouldn't be working at the 2025 tournament.McEnroe, speaking to the BBC, has now prov…
After 147 years in Wimbledon, for the first time the use of traditional line judges has been dispensed with. Instead, an electronic system is used, which is supposed to ensure more fairness. However, the break with tradition also causes trouble. For example, with tennis ace Nick Kyrgios. "I think every other tournament can have an electronic system, but I wish Wimbledon would keep it," the Australian says, "TalkSPORT" disappointed. The fact that…
Who shouts OUT at Wimbledon now with no line judges - because it's NOT the umpire - The Mirror
Wimbledon has moved into a new era with line judges a thing of the past and a new AI technology now determines whether a ball is out - with staff voice overs declaring the call
Wimbledon Drops Line Judges After 148 Years in Historic Overhaul
For the first time in its 148-year history, Wimbledon has eliminated line judges from its tennis matches. This groundbreaking decision marks a significant shift in the tournament’s tradition, replacing human line judges with an advanced electronic system. With the historic removal of line judges and the introduction of cutting-edge technology, Wimbledon is setting a new standard for tennis tournaments worldwide. Fans and players alike will be wa…
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