Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the right to challenge specific rulings made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible 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 development arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
