Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the option to question specific calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
