Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the right to challenge specific decisions from the official, following the protocol currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. 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 women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
