Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the right to contest certain calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the system already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
