Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the option to question specific rulings from the official, echoing the protocol already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
