Wimbledon Embraces Video Review Technology for the First Time.

Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.

Competitors will gain the ability to question specific calls made by the chair umpire, following the practice already in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.

This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.

This step comes just a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line judges.

What Can Be Reviewed?

Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:

• Whether a ball has double-bounced.
• If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
• Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.

Notably, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a player can request.

Case in Point

An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.

The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."

The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.

Wider Implementation

Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.

Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.

Additional Innovations

Another change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.

This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was out or in.

Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.