Wimbledon Adopts Video Replay System This Season.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the option to challenge certain calls from the official, echoing the system already in place at both the US Open 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 tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development comes just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
