Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the right to contest certain calls from the official, mirroring the system already in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
