Wimbledon Embraces Video Review System This Season.
The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors will gain the right to contest particular decisions from the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move comes just a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
