Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the option to challenge particular calls made by the chair umpire, following the system currently in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the longstanding role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon 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 fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
