The championships will follow the lead of the other Grand Slam competitions, the US Open and Australian Open, along with several other circuit events, in a significant departure from convention.
The system will be completely automated throughout the site starting in 2025, including Roehampton’s qualifying.
This implies that for the first time in the 147-year history of the competition, line judges will not be needed.
According to Sally Bolton, chief executive of the All England Club, the decision to switch was made after “a significant period of consideration and consultation” among the organizers.
Testing was done during the event the year before, according to Ms. Bolton.
According to her, this implies that competitors will face the same setup as they have at several past tour events.
The club takes its duty to strike a balance between innovation and tradition at Wimbledon “very seriously,” the spokesperson continued.
