Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing video review systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the right to contest certain rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development follows just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
