Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the right to challenge particular decisions made by the chair umpire, following the practice currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
