Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the ability to contest particular calls made by the official, mirroring the practice currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
