🔗 Share this article Wimbledon Embraces Video Replay System for the First Time. The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology. Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year. Players will gain the right to challenge particular calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major. This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches. This move arrives only a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges. Reviewable Decisions Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, such as: Whether a ball has double-bounced. If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play. Potential interference end of a rally. Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can initiate. A Recent Example A recent example took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent. Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively." Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev. Wider Implementation Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025. Furthermore, 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 events. Further Updates Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system. This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in. Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology. Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year. Players will gain the right to challenge particular calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major. This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches. This move arrives only a season following the All England Club introduced ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges. Reviewable Decisions Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, such as: Whether a ball has double-bounced. If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play. Potential interference end of a rally. Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a player can initiate. A Recent Example A recent example took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent. Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively." Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev. Wider Implementation Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025. Furthermore, 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 events. Further Updates Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system. This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in. Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.