The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the ability to contest certain rulings made by the chair umpire, following the protocol already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development comes just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
