Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the right to question particular calls made by the official, following the protocol currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
