Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the right to challenge particular decisions made by the official, following the protocol already in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for 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 next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
