Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the ability to challenge specific rulings made by the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't 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 next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
