The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the option to contest certain calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational 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 development comes just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
