Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the right to challenge certain calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years 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 in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
