Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the ability to contest certain rulings made by the official, echoing the protocol currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 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.
