Wimbledon Introduces Video Review Technology This Season.

Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.

Players will gain the right to contest certain decisions made by the chair umpire, following the protocol currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.

This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.

This move arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.

Scope of Challenges

Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other decisions, including:

• If a ball has double-bounced.
• Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
• Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.

Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a player can ask for.

A Recent Example

A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.

Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."

Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.

Broader Adoption

This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.

Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.

Other Changes

Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.

This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.

In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.