Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the ability to challenge specific calls from the chair umpire, following the practice already in operation at each of 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 hosting singles contests.
This development comes just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting 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.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common 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 tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
