Wimbledon 2025: Line Judges Absent - Reflecting on Their Value
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Summary
Wimbledon 2025 introduces a change by removing line judges, prompting reflections on the motivations and rewards of line judging. The focus shifts from monetary compensation to the passion and dedication of officials.
Key quotes
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For Pauline Eyre, who called the lines at Wimbledon for 16 years, some natty blazers and the chance to buy tickets for the tournament were the main recompense for work she had to take annual leave to do.
Line judging has never been about the money for those who spend hours leaning forward, hands resting on knees, staring intently at a line of chalk to determine in a split second on which side of it the yellow
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