Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the right to question particular decisions from the chair umpire, following the system already in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
