馃敆 Share this article Wimbledon Embraces Video Review Technology for the First Time. Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems. Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition. Players are granted the right to challenge particular calls from the official, mirroring the protocol already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major. This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches. This development arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials. Reviewable Decisions Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine other situations, including: Whether a ball has bounced twice. If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past. Potential interference end of a point. Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can request. A Recent Example A recent example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent. The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well." The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent. Wider Implementation Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year. Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its events. Other Changes A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system. This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in. Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems. Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition. Players are granted the right to challenge particular calls from the official, mirroring the protocol already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major. This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches. This development arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials. Reviewable Decisions Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine other situations, including: Whether a ball has bounced twice. If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past. Potential interference end of a point. Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can request. A Recent Example A recent example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent. The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well." The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent. Wider Implementation Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year. Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its events. Other Changes A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system. This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in. Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.