Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to contest specific decisions from the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
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 all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
