The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the option to contest particular calls made by the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent example took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
