Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the option to challenge certain calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system 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 hosting singles matches.
This step arrives only a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent 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.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
