Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the option to challenge particular calls made by the chair umpire, following the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
