Wimbledon Adopts Video Challenge Technology in 2025.
The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the ability to contest certain calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development arrives only a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
