The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the option to question specific rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the system already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
