Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the ability to challenge specific calls made by the chair umpire, following the system already in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
