Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the option to contest specific decisions from the official, following the practice already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common 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.
Additional Innovations
A further change at The Championships this year will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
