Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the option to challenge specific calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step comes just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
