Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the right to question specific calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium 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 move comes just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
