Wimbledon AI 2025: The Tech That Changed the Game Forever

By Season of Sport | June 29, 2025

AI Line calling at Wimbledon 2025

This time some new changes have been made in Wimbledon 2025 that have never happened before. This time Wimbledon is going to use AI-powered line-calling technology instead of human line judges. The implementation of this new technology has created an atmosphere of debate among tennis fans. US tennis fans have expressed quite a bit of anger regarding the change in the Wimbledon AI line calls. They argue that the introduction of AI has stripped Wimbledon of its traditional essence. However, the management claims that this change will ensure 100% accuracy in the results, which is essential for maintaining the standards of this competition.

What is this Wimbledon Powered Line Calling Technology?

Hawk-Eye Live has developed this new system. It can track the trajectory of the ball. It uses high-resolution cameras and machine learning. It is designed to give 99.99% accuracy, and the England club says that its use will be a game changer for Wimbledon.

Earlier, there were many players, like Frances Tiafoe, who had used the "challenge system" many times. In this challenge system every player has some limited access. Whenever a player felt any decision of the line judges or the umpire was wrong, he used to verify the result by using the challenge system. In which earlier the judges used to minutely check whether the ball was in or out, and if the result was declared, then it was shown visually on the screen. Now, AI-powered line control in Wimbledon will allow all these things to happen in real time—no challenge system and no mess; just the result will be shown on the spot. The logic is right, isn't it? 

Talking about players, Frances Tiafoe and Coco Gauff have also supported this new technology. It has also been seen in trials that they have less than a 1% chance of error, whereas human line judges used to have a 3-4% error rate.

Why are fans frustrated with Wimbledon AI?

Wimbledon 2025 AI technology has angered fans, as is evident from fans' reactions on social media. Especially US tennis fans are frustrated with this change, while US interest in Wimbledon is quite high this year. In such a situation, this decision can also prove to be risky. But in a poll on Twitter (X), it has been seen that overall 63% of people are happy with this new change because now there will be no wrong calls due to the advent of AI, and the rest of the fans are against this decision because it will kill the tradition of Wimbledon; the feeling and the nostalgic emotions will end.

User Reaction 

🗣️ "No line judges? It’s not the same vibe."

🗣️"Finally, no bad calls stealing matches!"

Wimbledon AI lineup: a blessing or a burden for the players?

The introduction of AI in Wimbledon 2025 will accelerate the game's pace. Faster calls will now determine whether the ball is in or out in a matter of seconds. Now there are some players who are used to playing the game aggressively, like Aryna Sabalenka; for them, this AI implementation has proved to be a boon. Because it plays fast rallies and attacking shots. This has proved to be a curse for the same veteran player, Novak Djokovic, because earlier he used to use the challenge system very smartly, from which he has benefited many times, but now he will have to change his strategy and adopt the new system. Currently, the challenge option is not available.

ESPN analyst Pam Shriver comments on this, stating that the playing field has now leveled out. This implies that everyone will now play on an equal footing.

The battle of Wimbledon AI and ticket prices

Wimbledon is going to use an AI lineup; due to this, we have seen a spike in Wimbledon ticket prices. Baseline tickets have gone up to $200 per seat. This has become quite expensive, say such fans. And it has also started being discussed on social media. Some fans even say, “AI better call my bank for these prices.” 🤣

Bottom line

Wimbledon 2025 is particularly important for US fans because American players like Gauff and Tiafoe are competing this time. Now, due to the arrival of AI, there will definitely be a huge impact on the results, but there is also a little disappointment because the traditional touch of Wimbledon will end. But now this year's Wimbledon 2025 is more in the spotlight for AI.