Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the ability to question certain decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation 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 move arrives only a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
