Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to contest certain rulings from the official, following the practice currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie 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 in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
