Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the right to challenge particular rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One 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 implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use 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 ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
