Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the option to contest certain calls made by the official, echoing the practice currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
