Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the right to challenge particular rulings made by the chair umpire, following the practice already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 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 spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
