Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the ability to question particular calls from the official, mirroring the practice currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian 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.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
