Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the right to question particular rulings made by the official, following the practice already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
