Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the ability to contest specific rulings made by the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open 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 will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
