Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the option to contest particular decisions from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships this year will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
