Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to contest specific decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the system already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
