Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge certain decisions from the official, mirroring the system currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development follows just a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
