Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to contest specific decisions from the official, mirroring the system already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
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 featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
