Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to question certain decisions made by the official, following the protocol currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
