Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the right to question certain rulings from the official, echoing the practice currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
