Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the option to contest certain decisions from the official, echoing the protocol already in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent example took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
