Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the right to challenge certain decisions made by the chair umpire, following the practice already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to re-examine other decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
