Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the option to challenge specific rulings from the official, echoing the system currently in use 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 throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
