Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to question particular calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system 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 hosting singles matches.
This step arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the longstanding role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
