Wimbledon Introduces Video Replay Technology in 2025.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the option to challenge certain rulings made by the official, following the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development follows just a season following the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent example took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
