Wimbledon Introduces Video Replay System for the First Time.
The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the ability to contest certain calls from the official, following the practice currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
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 tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
