Wimbledon Embraces Video Review Technology This Season.

Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.

Athletes are granted the right to challenge specific calls from the official, echoing the system currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.

This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.

This step arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.

Reviewable Decisions

Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific situations, such as:

• If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
• If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
• Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.

Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.

Practical Application

A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.

Draper admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."

The umpire watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.

Wider Implementation

This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.

Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.

Further Updates

Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.

This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.

In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.