Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the option to contest specific calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
