Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in employing replay technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the option to question specific rulings made by the official, echoing the protocol already in place at both 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 hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, 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
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
