Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the ability to question particular calls from the official, following the system currently in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
