Wimbledon Embraces Video Replay System in 2025.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing video review systems.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the ability to contest specific calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the practice already in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step comes just a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. 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 men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further change at The Championships 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
