Wimbledon Adopts Video Challenge Technology in 2025.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the option to question particular calls made by the official, following the system currently in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
