Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the right to question certain decisions made by the official, following the practice already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
