Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the option to contest specific calls from the official, mirroring the system currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system 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 will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
