Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the option to contest certain rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
