Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the right to question specific decisions from the official, echoing the system currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
