Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the right to contest certain rulings from the chair umpire, following the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development comes just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open 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 ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
