Wimbledon Introduces Video Review Technology for the First Time.

Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.

Players are granted the right to question particular calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.

This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.

This step comes just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.

What Can Be Reviewed?

Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other decisions, including:

• Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
• If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
• Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.

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

A Recent Example

An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.

The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."

Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.

Growing Trend

This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.

Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.

Further Updates

Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.

This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.

Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.