Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the ability to question certain decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
