Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the ability to contest particular calls made by the chair umpire, mirroring the practice currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review other decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
