The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the right to challenge specific rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
