Wimbledon Introduces Video Replay Technology This Season.
The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors will gain the ability to challenge certain calls made by the official, mirroring the protocol already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules 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 exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
