Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the right to contest particular rulings made by the official, echoing the practice already in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and Court One 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 effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
