Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the option to contest certain calls from the official, echoing the system already in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development comes just a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
