Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the option to challenge specific decisions made by the chair umpire, following the practice currently in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
