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.
Players will gain the option to challenge particular calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
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 women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
