Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the ability to challenge certain calls made by the chair umpire, following the system already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
