Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors will gain the option to question particular decisions made by the official, following the protocol currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development comes just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
