Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the option to contest certain rulings made by the official, following the practice already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
