The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to question particular decisions from the official, echoing the protocol already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
