Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the ability to question specific decisions made by the chair umpire, echoing the system already in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
