Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the ability to challenge specific calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the system already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
