Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the right to challenge specific rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development follows just a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
