Wimbledon Embraces Video Challenge Technology This Season.
The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the ability to challenge certain calls made by the official, following the protocol already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
