Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to challenge certain calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
