Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the option to challenge certain rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
