Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the option to challenge specific decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the practice already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development comes just a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
