Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the option to challenge particular rulings made by the chair umpire, following the system currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, 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 Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
