Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the right to question certain rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
