Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the right to contest certain calls from the official, following the system already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
