After 147 years, Wimbledon is getting rid of line judges in favor of AI – and adding VAR, which always goes well

Wimbledon, the oldest tennis tournament in the world, is replacing around 300 line judges with artificial intelligence at next year’s tournament – saying goodbye to a 147-year tradition.The line judges at Wimbledon have for years stood around the court watching the lines with laser focus to determine whether a tennis ball is in or out. But at Wimbledon in 2025, you’ll not spot the cream berets and navy blazers. The system the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has

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