Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the right to question particular decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the practice currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use 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 contests.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open for two years 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 plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
