Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the option to challenge particular calls made by the chair umpire, following the practice currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev 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 effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
