Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to question certain rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player 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 replay and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at all of its events.
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 instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
