Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the option to challenge particular calls from the official, following the practice currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development follows just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
