Wimbledon Introduces Video Review Technology in 2025.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge specific calls from the official, mirroring the practice already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major 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 implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
