Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the ability to challenge specific decisions from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
