Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the ability to contest certain rulings made by the official, echoing the practice currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
