Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the option to question certain rulings made by the official, echoing the protocol currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology 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 development follows just a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
