Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the ability to challenge particular rulings from the chair umpire, following the system currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
