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In October 2024, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) drew nearly 150 years of history to a close with the announcement that traditional line judges would be replaced by an electronic line-calling system for the 2025 championships.
The writing had been on the wall for a while. Similar systems were already in place other Grand Slam tournaments, including the US Open and Australian Open.
In a statement announcing the news, Sally Bolton, Chief Executive of the AELTC, said that while the club recognised its “responsibility to balance tradition and innovation at Wimbledon,” the time was right to “take this important step in seeking maximum accuracy in our officiating.”
Understandable, given the stakes involved. Just one incorrect decision could unfairly cost a player a match-changing point, a career-defining match, or life-altering prize money.
