Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the option to contest certain rulings made by the official, mirroring the practice currently in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes 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 Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
