Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the option to question certain rulings from the official, mirroring the system currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development comes just a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
