Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the option to challenge certain calls made by the official, mirroring the system currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
