Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the ability to challenge particular calls from the official, following the system already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
