Wimbledon Adopts Video Replay System in 2025.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Athletes are granted the right to question specific rulings from the official, following the practice currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step arrives only a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction 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 ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
