Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the option to question particular decisions made by the chair umpire, following the practice currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step comes just a season following the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
