Wimbledon Introduces Video Challenge Technology for the First Time.

Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.

Players are granted the ability to question particular rulings from the official, mirroring the system already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.

This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.

This development comes just a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.

Scope of Challenges

Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, including:

• If a ball has double-bounced.
• If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
• Potential hindrance end of a point.

Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.

Practical Application

An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.

The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."

Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.

Growing Trend

Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.

Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its events.

Other Changes

Another change at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.

This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.

Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.