Wimbledon will replace line judges with automated electronic line calling (ELC) from 2025, marking the end of a 147-year tradition at the All England Club (AELTC).
In a statement on Wednesday, the AELTC said: “The decision to adopt Live ELC was made following the successful completion of extensive testing during this year’s Championships and builds on the existing ball tracking and line calling technology that has been in place for many years.”
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Wimbledon has made the decision after being convinced of ELC’s greater efficiency, compared to its extant system, in which line judges are supported by a challenge system using Hawk-Eye technology.
ELC, powered by artificial intelligence, has become more prominent at
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