Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the right to question certain rulings from the chair umpire, following the system currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
