The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to contest certain decisions from the chair umpire, following the practice currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent example took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
