Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the right to challenge certain rulings from the official, echoing the system currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
