Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the ability to challenge certain rulings from the official, following the protocol currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
