Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the option to contest particular rulings made by the chair umpire, following the system currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development comes just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
