Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the right to contest specific decisions made by the official, mirroring the system already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
