Wimbledon Embraces Video Review System in 2025.
The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge particular decisions from the official, following the system already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, 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 Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. The system 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 women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at The Championships this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
