Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to contest particular rulings from the official, echoing the protocol already in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
