Wimbledon Introduces Video Replay Technology in 2025.
The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players will gain the ability to contest certain calls from the official, echoing the system already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent incident occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major for two years 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 video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
