Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the option to question specific decisions made by the chair umpire, following the protocol already in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
