Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the right to challenge specific rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development follows just a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. 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 plans to have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
