Wimbledon Introduces Video Review Technology in 2025.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in implementing replay systems.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the ability to question specific rulings made by the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use 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 contests.
This development arrives only a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review other situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of reviews a player can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
