Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the option to contest specific calls made by the official, echoing the practice currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development comes just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review other situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use 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 ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
