Wimbledon Embraces Video Replay System in 2025.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the option to contest specific rulings from the official, echoing the protocol currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
