Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the right to contest certain rulings made by the chair umpire, following the practice currently in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development comes just a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
