Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge certain rulings from the official, echoing the practice currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
