Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the ability to contest particular rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, 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.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships this year will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
