Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors are granted the option to contest particular rulings made by the official, echoing the practice already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
