Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the ability to question certain rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
