Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the option to question certain rulings from the official, following the protocol already in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
