Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the right to question particular calls from the official, following the protocol already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
