Wimbledon Adopts Video Replay Technology in 2025.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the right to challenge certain calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the practice currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
