Wimbledon grounds hit by lightning amid ‘challenging’ weather
A lightning strike hit the Wimbledon grounds on Sunday as the head of the tennis championships admitted weather conditions had been “challenging”.
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Wimbledon reaffirms faith in technology as umpire in line-calling storm rests
LONDON :The All England Club said the chair umpire who faced criticism for his decision following a malfunction of the Electronic Line Calling system was merely following protocols and his absence from the schedule on Monday was due to his rest day.
Fans take cover on scorching first day of Wimbledon
LONDON :Wimbledon experienced its hottest start on a scorching Monday as temperatures went past 30 degrees Celsius, transforming the All England Club into a sizzling spectacle of sun hats, shade-seekers and fans reaching for water bottles.
Wimbledon underway in sweltering conditions
LONDON :Wimbledon sprang into life on Monday as the world's oldest tennis tournament opened its gates to thousands of spectators who had queued up for hours in the gentle morning sunshine.
Wimbledon’s treasured line judges to be replaced by electronic system
Line judges hold the role of calling “out” or “fault” during a match and their courtside projections can be the cause for celebration or anguish at often the most nail-biting moments.
Wimbledon tennis tournament to use AI to make line calls in break with tradition
That long-held Wimbledon tradition of line judges dressed in elegant uniforms is no more.
Out! Wimbledon calls time on line judges in favour of electronic system
LONDON : Wimbledon will break with tradition and replace line judges with electronic line calling from next year's championships, the All England Club confirmed on Wednesday.
Organisers confident rain will not prevent Wimbledon finishing on time
Wimbledon organisers are confident of finishing the tournament on time despite forecasts of more wet weather this week.