Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the right to contest certain rulings made by the official, following the practice already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
