Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the option to challenge particular rulings from the official, echoing the protocol currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian 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 video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
