The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the option to challenge particular rulings made by the official, mirroring the system currently in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium 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 move follows just a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
