Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the right to challenge specific calls from the official, echoing the system already in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One 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 AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further 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 spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
