The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the right to challenge specific calls made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
