Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the option to contest specific decisions from the official, following the protocol already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a player can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, 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 in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
