Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the option to challenge certain decisions from the official, mirroring the practice currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step comes just a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common 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.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
