Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the option to question particular rulings made by the official, following the protocol already in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
