Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the option to contest specific calls from the official, echoing the practice already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use 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 the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
