Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to contest specific calls made by the official, following the system already in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use 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 AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
