Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the right to challenge specific decisions from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use 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 step comes just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review specific situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
