The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the option to contest certain calls from the chair umpire, echoing the system already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development comes just a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted 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 the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
