Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the option to question specific decisions made by the official, mirroring the system currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
