Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the ability to question particular rulings made by the official, mirroring the system currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development comes just a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
