Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors are granted the right to question particular decisions made by the official, following the protocol already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining 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 longstanding role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
