Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the right to contest specific decisions made by the official, mirroring the practice already in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent example took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
