Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the option to contest certain decisions made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
