Wimbledon Introduces Video Replay System in 2025.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to contest specific calls from the official, echoing the system currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. It 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 WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
