Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the right to question certain calls from the chair umpire, following the practice already in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open 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 ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
