Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge particular decisions from the official, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent example took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
