Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the option to contest specific rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development comes just a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a player can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
