Wimbledon Embraces Video Challenge Technology in 2025.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the right to contest particular rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can request.
A Recent Example
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the womenโs WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
