Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the option to contest specific rulings from the official, mirroring the practice already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
