The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the option to contest particular calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally 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 Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
