Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the option to question certain decisions made by the official, mirroring the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
