Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the option to challenge certain rulings made by the official, mirroring the protocol currently in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
