Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the ability to contest specific rulings made by the official, mirroring the system currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development comes just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
