Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the right to contest specific decisions from the official, following the practice already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
