Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the right to contest specific decisions from the official, mirroring the protocol already in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open for two years 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 video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
