Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the right to contest particular calls made by the chair umpire, following the system already in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use 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 development follows just a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
