Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the right to contest certain calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
