Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the option to question certain rulings made by the chair umpire, following the practice currently in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.