Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the right to question specific calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
