Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the option to challenge certain rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether 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.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted 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 the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
