Wimbledon to replace line judges with AI, Electronic line calling next year

London [UK], October 9 (ANI): Wimbledon will remove human officials for the first time in its 147-year history, replacing all 300 line judges with artificial intelligence and an electronic system from next year.

The All England Club, the venue for the tournament, confirmed the decision to introduce automated electronic line calling (ELC) on all 18 match courts via its website.

"Live Electronic Line Calling (Live ELC) will