Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the option to challenge certain rulings made by the official, following the practice currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
