Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the ability to question certain calls from the chair umpire, following the practice currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
