Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the option to contest certain calls made by the official, following the protocol already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
