Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the option to contest particular calls made by the official, following the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
