Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the right to challenge specific decisions made by the official, following the system already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
