Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the ability to question specific decisions made by the chair umpire, following the practice already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step comes just a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
