Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the ability to contest particular rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
