The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the option to contest specific decisions made by the official, following the system already in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development comes just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of challenges a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent example took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
