Wimbledon Adopts Video Review System This Season.
The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the option to question particular decisions from the official, following the practice currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays 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.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
