Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the option to challenge particular calls from the chair umpire, echoing the practice currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open for two years 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 video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
