🔗 Share this article Wimbledon Embraces Video Review Technology This Season. Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems. Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition. Athletes are granted the option to challenge specific calls from the official, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major. This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches. This move comes just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line judges. What Can Be Reviewed? Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other decisions, including: Whether a ball has bounced twice. Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past. Potential interference at the conclusion of a point. Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a player can initiate. A Recent Example An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper. Draper admitted it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively." The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent. Wider Implementation This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025. Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its events. Further Updates A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system. This solves instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out. In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems. Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition. Athletes are granted the option to challenge specific calls from the official, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major. This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches. This move comes just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line judges. What Can Be Reviewed? Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other decisions, including: Whether a ball has bounced twice. Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past. Potential interference at the conclusion of a point. Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a player can initiate. A Recent Example An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper. Draper admitted it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively." The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent. Wider Implementation This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025. Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its events. Further Updates A further change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system. This solves instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out. In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.