Wimbledon Introduces Video Review System in 2025.
The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the ability to challenge specific calls from the official, mirroring the protocol already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development comes just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
