Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors are granted the right to contest particular calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
