Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the right to challenge particular calls made by the chair umpire, following the practice currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian 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 the system in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
