Wimbledon scrap line judges as revamp confirmed in first change for 147 years

The All England Club are making a major change at Wimbledon for 2025 with the use of line judges to be scrapped and technology utilised like at the US and Australian Open

Wimbledon have scrapped the use of line judges for their 2025 tournament and will instead use technology.

The competition will utilise Live Electronic Line Calling, a technology already widely used including at the Australian and US Open. The decision will see the French Open become unique among the grand slams in relying solely on human officials, though it could yet follow suit as all ATP Tour events will feature the technology from next year.

Chief executive Sally Bolton said: “The decision to introduce Live Electronic Line Calling at The Championships was made following a significant period of consideration and consultation.

“Having reviewed the results of the testing undertaken at The Championships this year, we consider the technology to be sufficiently robust and the time is right to take this important step in seeking maximum accuracy in our officiating.

“For the players, it will offer them the same conditions they have played under at a number of other events on tour.

“We take our responsibility to balance tradition and innovation at Wimbledon very seriously. Line umpires have played a central role in our officiating set-up at The Championships for many decades and we recognise their valuable contribution and thank them for their commitment and service.”

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