Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the ability to contest particular decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
