Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the right to contest particular rulings made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
