Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Athletes are granted the right to question specific decisions from the official, following the protocol currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to 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 men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
