The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the option to question certain rulings from the official, mirroring the system already in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step comes just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
