Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to question certain rulings from the chair umpire, following the practice currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
