Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to question certain calls made by the chair umpire, following the practice currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships this year will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
