Wimbledon Adopts Video Review System in 2025.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the ability to question specific rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development comes just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
Case in Point
A recent case took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
