Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the ability to contest particular decisions from the official, following the protocol already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
