Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors will gain the option to question specific decisions from the official, echoing the practice currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
