Wimbledon Introduces Video Review Technology for the First Time.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the right to challenge specific rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step comes just a season following the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to re-examine other situations, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open 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 events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
