Wimbledon Adopts Video Review System in 2025.
The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in employing replay systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the option to challenge specific calls made by the official, mirroring the system currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
