Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge specific decisions made by the official, following the system currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
