Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the option to contest particular rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
