Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the right to question specific decisions made by the official, mirroring the practice currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a player can request.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
