Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the right to question certain calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development comes just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
