Wimbledon AI line calls have officially replaced all 300 line judges at the All England Club. For the first time in 148 years, tradition gave way to technology. Cameras now rule the lines, and the change is visible and audible.
Centre Court and Court One looked unusually empty. No crisp uniforms. No sharp hand signals. Just ball kids and the buzz of the crowd.
Players didn’t question the accuracy. They questioned the volume. Cameron Norrie said the AI system was quiet at the start of his match. “There were no bad calls, but it was hard to hear,” he said. China’s Yuan Yue had the same issue on a noisy outside court. “I asked the referee to turn it up. He said he couldn’t,” she added.
The voices come from Wimbledon staff and tour guides. But in loud moments, players can miss them entirely. The umpire’s voice still cuts through. The AI’s does not.
Fans said they missed the old drama. -That challenge, the crowd going ‘ohhh’, it’s gone now, Now a serve is called out and that’s it. You might think it was in, but it doesn’t matter.
There is no more challenge system. No suspense. No replays. Just a cold, final call. No room for emotion.
Outside the grounds, a small group of fans held signs. “AI took our jobs,” one read. Another said, “Bring back the humans.”
This was not just a technical update. It was a cultural shift. Wimbledon has always stood for grace and tradition. Now it leans into automation.
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Carlos Alcaraz looked in form. Jannik Sinner drew attention. Coco Gauff and Iga Świątek dominated easily. The tennis delivered, even if the atmosphere felt muted.
The biggest noise on Day One? Was the lack of it.
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