The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to contest particular decisions made by the chair umpire, echoing the practice already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development comes just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
