Wimbledon Adopts Video Replay System in 2025.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the right to challenge particular decisions from the official, mirroring the system currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.