Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to contest certain decisions from the official, following the practice already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development comes just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
