Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge particular decisions made by the official, following the protocol already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
