Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the right to challenge specific decisions from the official, echoing the practice already in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
