Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the ability to question certain rulings from the official, following the system already in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of reviews a player can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
