Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the option to contest particular calls made by the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
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 every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
