Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Athletes are granted the option to challenge particular decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
