Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge particular decisions from the chair umpire, following the practice currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
