Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the option to question specific rulings made by the official, mirroring the protocol already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed 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 American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, 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
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
