Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the ability to contest specific rulings made by the chair umpire, following the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
