Wimbledon Embraces Video Replay Technology in 2025.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the right to challenge specific decisions made by the chair umpire, following the practice already in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open 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 the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
