Wimbledon Introduces Video Challenge Technology This Season.

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

Competitors will gain the option to contest specific decisions made by the official, mirroring the protocol already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.

This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.

This move comes just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.

Reviewable Decisions

Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review other situations, including:

• If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
• If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
• Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.

Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can request.

Case in Point

An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.

The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."

Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.

Growing Trend

This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.

Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.

Other Changes

Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.

This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.

In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.