Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the ability to question particular rulings made by the official, echoing the system currently in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move arrives only a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
Case in Point
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
