Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the right to challenge particular calls from the official, mirroring the practice already in place at each of the American Grand Slam 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 other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
