Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the right to question specific decisions made by the official, echoing the system currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, 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 all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
