Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the right to question specific decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the practice currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development follows just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review other situations, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon this year will be 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 uncertain if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
