Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the right to challenge specific calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step comes just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
