Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Athletes are granted the option to question particular calls made by the chair umpire, following the protocol already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
