The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the option to challenge specific calls from the chair umpire, following the system currently in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a player can request.
Case in Point
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 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 video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, 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 qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
