Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the option to question certain decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
