The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the option to contest particular rulings from the official, mirroring the protocol currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development comes just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
