Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the option to contest particular decisions from the chair umpire, following the protocol already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development comes just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
