Wimbledon Adopts Video Review Technology This Season.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the right to challenge certain rulings from the chair umpire, following the protocol currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
