Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the option to contest particular calls made by the official, following the practice currently in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation 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 step arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted 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 ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
