Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the ability to question specific calls from the official, following the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
