Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the option to contest certain rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
