The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge particular decisions from the official, mirroring the practice currently in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move comes just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
