Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the option to question certain rulings from the chair umpire, following the protocol already in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
