Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the ability to contest particular decisions from the official, echoing the system currently in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
