The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to challenge certain calls from the official, following the system currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
