Wimbledon Adopts Video Review Technology in 2025.

Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.

Competitors will gain the ability to challenge specific decisions from the official, mirroring the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.

This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.

This step comes just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line judges.

Scope of Challenges

Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:

• Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
• If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
• Possible hindrance end of a point.

Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.

Practical Application

An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.

Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."

The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.

Wider Implementation

This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.

Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.

Additional Innovations

A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.

This solves situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.

Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.