Wimbledon Adopts Video Replay Technology for the First Time.
The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the ability to contest specific decisions made by the official, following the practice currently in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine other decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
