The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the option to challenge particular rulings made by the official, mirroring the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
