Wimbledon Introduces Video Replay System for the First Time.
The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge specific rulings made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
