Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge particular calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
