The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the right to question particular rulings from the official, echoing the protocol already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
