The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to question particular rulings made by the official, following the protocol already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
