End of an era at Wimbledon

Instead, like the Australian Open and US Open, an electronic system will be used that shows whether a ball has appeared in the court or outside. The organizer announced this on Wednesday.

“We take our responsibility for the balance between tradition and innovation at Wimbledon very seriously,” said Wimbledon boss Sally Bolton: “The linesmen have played a central role in our refereeing at the Championships for many decades. We recognize their valuable contribution and thank them for their commitment and commitment.

More and more tournaments in the international tennis calendar are relying on the technology to prevent bad decisions. When it comes to the Grand Slams, only the French Open has not yet taken the step.