Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the right to question particular calls from the official, following the system already in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
