The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the right to challenge specific rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
