Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the right to challenge certain decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step comes just a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been unsure 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 also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
