🔗 Share this article Wimbledon Embraces Video Review System for the First Time. The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology. Video review systems will be launched at The Championships this year. Athletes are granted the option to contest particular rulings made by the chair umpire, following the practice currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major. The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests. This development follows just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line officials. Reviewable Decisions Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine other situations, including: If a tennis ball has bounced twice. Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play. Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally. Notably, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can request. Practical Application A recent case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper. The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well." Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev. Wider Implementation This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025. Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events. Further Updates A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system. This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out. In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology. Video review systems will be launched at The Championships this year. Athletes are granted the option to contest particular rulings made by the chair umpire, following the practice currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major. The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests. This development follows just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line officials. Reviewable Decisions Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine other situations, including: If a tennis ball has bounced twice. Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play. Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally. Notably, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can request. Practical Application A recent case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper. The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well." Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev. Wider Implementation This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025. Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events. Further Updates A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system. This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out. In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.