Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the right to question certain calls made by the chair umpire, following the system currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
