The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the ability to contest certain calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development comes just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
