Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the option to contest particular decisions made by the chair umpire, following the protocol already in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
