Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the right to challenge certain decisions made by the official, following the practice currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
