Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Athletes are granted the right to contest specific rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the system already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
