The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the ability to challenge specific calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
