Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the option to challenge certain rulings made by the official, echoing the system already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
