Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the right to challenge particular rulings made by the chair umpire, following the practice currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent 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.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
