Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge particular calls made by the official, mirroring the system already in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
