Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the right to challenge certain rulings from the official, following the system currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
