Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the ability to contest specific decisions made by the official, echoing the system currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to review other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
