Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the ability to challenge certain calls made by the official, echoing the system currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
