Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the ability to question certain calls made by the official, echoing the protocol currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
