Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the right to challenge particular rulings from the chair umpire, following the protocol currently in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
