Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the ability to contest particular rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
