Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to contest specific decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
