Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the ability to challenge certain rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
