Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the right to challenge particular calls made by the official, echoing the protocol already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
