Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the right to contest specific rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use 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 contests.
This step comes just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
