Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the option to challenge specific rulings from the official, echoing the protocol already in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a player can request.
Case in Point
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
