Wimbledon Adopts Video Review Technology This Season.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay technology.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the right to question certain decisions made by the chair umpire, echoing the practice already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to review specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent example took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system 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 support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
