The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the option to question specific rulings made by the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to review other decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
