Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the option to contest particular calls made by the official, mirroring the practice currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development follows just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
