Wimbledon Introduces Video Review System for the First Time.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the right to contest specific rulings from the chair umpire, following the practice already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.