Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge specific rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the practice already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review other situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
