Wimbledon’s AI Line Judges Under Fire from Tennis Players

Wimbledon’s new AI line calling tech faces backlash from players over errors and accessibility issues.
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Wimbledon’s AI Line Judges Under Fire from Tennis Players
Wimbledon AI Line Judges Face Backlash from Pro Tennis Players In 2025, Wimbledon made headlines not just for the tennis but for its bold decision to replace all human line judges with AI-powered technology. The new system, known as the Electronic Line Calling (ELC) system, promised flawless accuracy and real-time decision-making. But now, mid-tournament, players are pushing back. Wimbledon AI line judges have sparked widespread criticism, with players alleging errors that cost them critical points. From missed calls to technical failures and accessibility problems, many are questioning whether the switch from humans to AI was premature. The controversy raises an important question: is Wimbledon’s leap into AI officiating enhancing the game, or creating new problems for players? Image Credits:Shi Tang / Contributor / Getty Images Player Criticism Mounts Over Wimbledon AI Line Judges The harshest critiques have come directly from top British tennis players. Emma Raducanu expressed frustrat…