Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors will gain the option to contest particular decisions from the chair umpire, following the protocol already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
