Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the ability to challenge particular rulings from the official, following the system already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
