Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the right to question certain decisions made by the official, mirroring the protocol already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian 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 the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
