Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors will gain the right to challenge particular decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development follows just a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
