Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the ability to challenge particular calls from the chair umpire, following the practice already in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
