Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the right to challenge specific rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
