Wimbledon Embraces Video Challenge Technology in 2025.
The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the option to challenge certain decisions made by the chair umpire, following the protocol already in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step comes just a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a player can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
