Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the right to challenge particular rulings made by the official, following the system currently in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development comes just a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
