Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the ability to question particular calls made by the chair umpire, following the practice currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
