Wimbledon Introduces Video Challenge Technology in 2025.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the option to question specific calls made by the chair umpire, following the protocol already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
