Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to question certain decisions from the official, following the practice already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
