Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the ability to question specific calls made by the official, mirroring the system currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development follows just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
