Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the option to contest certain rulings from the chair umpire, following the practice currently in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step comes just a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
