Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the option to contest specific calls made by the official, mirroring the system currently in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major 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 ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
