Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to contest certain decisions from the official, echoing the practice currently in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent example took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
