Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the right to question certain calls from the official, echoing the protocol currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
