The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge specific rulings from the official, mirroring the system currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development comes just a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
