Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the right to question particular decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
