Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the ability to contest particular rulings made by the official, echoing the system already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 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 plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
