Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the ability to question certain calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
