The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the option to contest certain rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched 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. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, 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 Roehampton.
