Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the right to contest particular rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
