Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the option to challenge specific rulings made by the official, mirroring the practice already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a player can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.