Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to question particular rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
