Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the option to challenge particular rulings from the official, following the system already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
