Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the right to question certain decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted 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 men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
