The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the right to contest certain decisions made by the chair umpire, following the practice already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
