Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to question specific rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol 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 remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development comes just a season following the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
