Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the right to challenge particular decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the practice already in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system 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 move follows just a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not 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 WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
