Wimbledon Adopts Video Review System for the First Time.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors will gain the ability to challenge specific rulings made by the official, mirroring the practice currently in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
