Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the right to question particular rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the practice already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
