Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the option to contest certain decisions from the chair umpire, following the protocol already in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
