The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the option to contest specific decisions made by the official, mirroring the protocol currently in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years 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 video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
