Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in employing video review systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to contest certain decisions made by the official, mirroring the system already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step comes just a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent example took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
