Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors will gain the option to challenge certain calls made by the chair umpire, mirroring the practice currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
