Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the right to question certain rulings made by the official, following the system already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
