Wimbledon Adopts Video Challenge System This Season.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the right to question specific calls made by the official, echoing the practice already in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
