Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the right to challenge specific calls from the official, echoing the system currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.