Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge certain decisions made by the official, mirroring the protocol already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
