Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors will gain the ability to question particular rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the system already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
