Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the right to contest certain rulings made by the official, following the system currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
