Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the option to contest particular calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding 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.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
