Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to challenge certain rulings made by the official, following the system already in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses 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 beginning of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
