Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the right to question specific rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology 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 arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- Whether a 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 point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
