Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the ability to challenge certain rulings made by the official, echoing the system already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
