The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the option to contest specific rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
