Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the option to question particular decisions made by the official, echoing the protocol already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
