Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the option to challenge particular calls made by the official, echoing the system currently in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
