Wimbledon Embraces Video Challenge System This Season.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the option to contest specific calls made by the official, echoing the protocol already in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.