The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the right to contest particular calls made by the official, mirroring the system currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
