Wimbledon Embraces Video Replay Technology in 2025.
The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors are granted the right to contest particular calls made by the official, following the practice currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.