Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the right to challenge specific rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
