Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to challenge specific calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
