Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the option to challenge particular calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the practice currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
