Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the option to contest certain calls from the official, mirroring 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 the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
