Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing replay technology.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the ability to contest particular decisions made by the official, mirroring the practice currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining show 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 judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
