Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the right to question particular calls from the official, echoing the protocol already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development comes just a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
