Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the option to question certain decisions from the official, mirroring the practice already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step follows just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
