The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the option to contest certain calls from the official, following the system currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step arrives only a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
