Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 07:49am on 04 Jul 2025,Friday Sports
Wimbledon has moved into the digital age. From June 30 to July 13, 2025, the All England Club has replaced human line judges after 147 years with Hawk‑Eye Live electronic line calling on all 18 match courts. The system uses pre‑recorded voices to announce “Out” and “Fault,” promises near‑instant and consistent decisions, and aligns Wimbledon with other Grand Slam events. Fans and players including John McEnroe, Aryna Sabalenka, and Cam Norrie commend its precision and black‑and‑white clarity. Some traditionalists lament the loss of human presence and worry about officials’ career paths. CEO Sally Bolton says it’s not cost‑cutting but evolution. The French Open remains the only Slam retaining judges. (PC: BBC, The Guardian & CNN)
