Wimbledon Adopts Video Replay Technology in 2025.
The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the right to contest specific calls from the official, mirroring the protocol already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.