Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the option to challenge specific calls made by the official, following the system currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
