Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the ability to challenge specific decisions from the official, echoing the practice already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
