Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to contest certain rulings made by the official, echoing the protocol already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
