Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the option to question particular rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development comes just a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
