Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the right to question specific calls from the chair umpire, echoing the practice already in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian 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 the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
