Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the option to question particular rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development comes just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
