Wimbledon Embraces Video Challenge Technology for the First Time.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to question specific decisions from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
