The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the option to question particular decisions from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
