Wimbledon Adopts Video Review System in 2025.
The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the option to question certain decisions from the official, mirroring the protocol already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
