The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the option to question specific rulings made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
