Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the option to challenge particular rulings from the official, following the practice currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step comes just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not 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 increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
