Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the option to question certain decisions made by the official, echoing the practice already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to review specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
