Wimbledon Introduces Video Review Technology for the First Time.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the option to question particular rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
