Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the option to question specific rulings from the official, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development comes just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
