Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the option to contest particular decisions made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open 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.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
