The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the option to question particular calls made by the official, echoing the system currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships this year will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
