Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the ability to contest certain calls from the chair umpire, following the protocol currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, 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 tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
