Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the option to contest particular rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the system already in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
