Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge particular decisions from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, 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 events.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
