Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the ability to contest specific decisions made by the official, echoing the practice already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
