The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to question particular calls from the official, following the system already in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development comes just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
