🔗 Share this article Wimbledon Adopts Video Replay System in 2025. Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology. Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament. Athletes are granted the ability to challenge specific rulings made by the chair umpire, following the practice currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open. This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests. This move comes just a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials. What Can Be Reviewed? Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, such as: Whether a ball has bounced twice. If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past. Possible interference at the conclusion of a point. Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can request. A Recent Example An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper. The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively." The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent. Broader Adoption This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open 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 ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments. Other Changes Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system. This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out. In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology. Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament. Athletes are granted the ability to challenge specific rulings made by the chair umpire, following the practice currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open. This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests. This move comes just a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials. What Can Be Reviewed? Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, such as: Whether a ball has bounced twice. If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past. Possible interference at the conclusion of a point. Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can request. A Recent Example An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper. The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively." The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to his opponent. Broader Adoption This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open 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 ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments. Other Changes Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system. This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out. In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.