Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the ability to question particular calls from the official, following the practice currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
