Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge certain rulings made by the official, following the practice currently in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
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 staging singles contests.
This step arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It 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 women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
