Wimbledon Introduces Video Replay System This Season.
The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the right to contest specific rulings from the chair umpire, following the protocol currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development comes just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
