Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the option to question specific rulings made by the official, following the system already in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.