Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the option to challenge particular decisions made by the official, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
