Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge specific rulings from the official, following the practice currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
