Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the option to contest specific calls from the chair umpire, following the practice currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
