Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the ability to question specific decisions from the official, mirroring the practice currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
