Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the option to question particular rulings made by the official, echoing the protocol already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
