Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the option to question particular decisions from the official, following the practice already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review other situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
