The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the option to contest particular decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
