Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge certain rulings made by the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible 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 season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to 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 men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
