Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the ability to challenge certain calls from the official, mirroring the protocol already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development comes just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
