Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the ability to contest particular decisions made by the official, echoing the protocol currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system 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 plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
