π Share this article Wimbledon Introduces Video Review System This Season. Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems. Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament. Athletes will gain the ability to contest certain decisions made by the chair umpire, echoing the practice currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open. This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches. This development arrives only a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line officials. Scope of Challenges Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other situations, including: If a tennis ball has double-bounced. If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play. Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally. Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a player can request. A Recent Example A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent. Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well." The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent. Wider Implementation This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025. Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its events. Additional Innovations Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system. This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out. Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems. Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament. Athletes will gain the ability to contest certain decisions made by the chair umpire, echoing the practice currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open. This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches. This development arrives only a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line officials. Scope of Challenges Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other situations, including: If a tennis ball has double-bounced. If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play. Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally. Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a player can request. A Recent Example A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent. Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well." The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent. Wider Implementation This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025. Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its events. Additional Innovations Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system. This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out. Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.