The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the option to contest specific rulings from the official, following the practice already in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
