Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the right to question particular rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian 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 in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
