Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the ability to question specific rulings made by the official, following the practice already in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development comes just a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
