Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the option to challenge particular calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
