Wimbledon Embraces Video Review Technology in 2025.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the option to challenge particular calls from the official, echoing the protocol already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
