Wimbledon Embraces Video Replay System in 2025.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the right to question certain rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the system already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
