Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the ability to question particular rulings made by the official, mirroring the system already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not 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 the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
