Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the right to contest specific calls made by the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
