Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the right to contest particular rulings made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step comes just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review other situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
