Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the ability to challenge specific decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
