Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors will gain the right to challenge specific calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium 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 introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
