Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the right to challenge particular decisions made by the official, echoing the system already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development comes just a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years 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 in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
