Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the ability to question specific rulings made by the official, following the system currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
