The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the ability to question certain rulings made by the chair umpire, following the system currently in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
