Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the right to challenge specific rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the practice currently in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
