Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to contest specific rulings from the official, mirroring the protocol currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move follows just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
