Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the right to contest specific calls made by the official, mirroring the system already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development comes just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, 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 official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 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 will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
