🔗 Share this article Wimbledon Introduces Video Replay System in 2025. Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing replay technology. Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year. Players will gain the right to contest specific decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open. This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests. This step follows just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges. What Can Be Reviewed? Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific situations, including: If a ball has double-bounced. If a shot touched an rival's racket or person on the way past. Potential hindrance end of a point. Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can request. Case in Point An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper. Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively." The umpire watched a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent. Growing Trend This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025. Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events. Other Changes Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system. This solves situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in. Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in employing replay technology. Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year. Players will gain the right to contest specific decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open. This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests. This step follows just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges. What Can Be Reviewed? Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific situations, including: If a ball has double-bounced. If a shot touched an rival's racket or person on the way past. Potential hindrance end of a point. Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can request. Case in Point An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper. Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively." The umpire watched a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent. Growing Trend This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025. Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events. Other Changes Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system. This solves situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in. Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.