Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the ability to question particular decisions made by the official, following the practice already in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
