Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the right to challenge certain rulings from the official, echoing the protocol currently in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
