Wimbledon Adopts Video Replay Technology in 2025.
The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the right to challenge particular calls from the official, echoing the practice already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament last week, 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 determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie 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 the system implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
