Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors are granted the ability to question specific decisions made by the chair umpire, following the protocol currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition 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, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
