Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the option to contest specific rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the practice currently in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. 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 WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
