Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the option to question specific decisions from the chair umpire, following the system already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
