Why are there no line judges at Wimbledon 2026 and how does electronic line calling work?

Line judges have become extinct at Wimbledon (Picture: Getty)

Line judges are a thing of the past at Wimbledon, with the role now being taken up by electronic line calling.

The All England Lawn Tennis Club introduced the technology for all main draw matches in SW19 last year and the same will be the case for the 2026 edition of the Championships.

Yells of ‘out’ and ‘fault’ from line judges – some of whom have taken on new roles at Wimbledon – have been replaced by electronic line calling which give automated calls, informing the players and ...