The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors will gain the right to challenge particular decisions made by the official, mirroring the practice already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development follows just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
