Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the option to contest specific decisions from the official, following the practice currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
