Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the option to contest specific rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
