Wimbledon Adopts Video Review Technology for the First Time.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the right to contest certain rulings made by the chair umpire, following the system already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
