Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the right to contest certain decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 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 the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
