Wimbledon Adopts Video Replay Technology in 2025.
The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the right to challenge certain calls made by the official, mirroring the practice currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to review other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a player can request.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
