Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to question specific rulings made by the official, mirroring the practice currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development follows just a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
