Wimbledon Embraces Video Challenge Technology This Season.
The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors will gain the right to question specific decisions from the official, following the system currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
