Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the option to challenge certain calls made by the chair umpire, following the practice already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
