Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the right to challenge certain calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
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 rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
