Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge specific rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the practice already in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
