Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to question particular rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding 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 official to review specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
