Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the right to challenge certain decisions from the official, mirroring the system already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development comes just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
