Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the right to challenge particular rulings made by the official, mirroring the protocol already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the longstanding role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
