Wimbledon Embraces Video Challenge System in 2025.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the option to question certain rulings made by the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development comes just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the womenβs WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.