Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to question particular calls made by the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use 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 the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.