Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the right to question specific calls made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
