The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the ability to question particular calls from the official, following the system already in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
