Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the right to challenge specific decisions made by the chair umpire, following the protocol currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
