Wimbledon Adopts Video Review Technology This Season.

Video review systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.

Competitors will gain the ability to challenge specific rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the system already in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.

This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.

This move follows just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.

Scope of Challenges

Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to re-examine other situations, such as:

• If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
• If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
• Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.

Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can initiate.

Practical Application

A recent case took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.

Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."

The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.

Broader Adoption

Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.

Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.

Other Changes

Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.

This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.

Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.