Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the right to contest specific rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to re-examine other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
