Wimbledon Introduces Video Replay System in 2025.
The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to contest particular decisions made by the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
