Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the option to question specific decisions made by the official, echoing the practice already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes 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 attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
