The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the option to contest particular calls made by the official, following the system already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
