Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the ability to contest specific rulings made by the official, echoing the practice currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
