Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the ability to contest particular rulings made by the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
