Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge specific decisions from the official, echoing the protocol currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
