Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the ability to contest specific decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
