Wimbledon Introduces Video Replay System in 2025.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to challenge certain decisions made by the official, echoing the system already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It 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 next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
