Wimbledon Introduces Video Review System This Season.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the right to question certain decisions made by the official, mirroring the system currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
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.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
