Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the ability to contest particular decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step follows 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 challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.