Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the right to question certain calls from the chair umpire, following the protocol already in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
