The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the ability to contest specific calls made by the chair umpire, following the system currently in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
