Wimbledon Adopts Video Review Technology in 2025.

Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.

Athletes will gain the right to question particular calls made by the official, following the system already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.

This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.

This move comes just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.

Reviewable Decisions

Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, including:

• If a ball has double-bounced.
• If a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
• Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.

Notably, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate.

Practical Application

An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the video challenge against his opponent.

Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."

Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.

Wider Implementation

Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.

Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.

Other Changes

A further innovation at Wimbledon this year will be 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 whether a shot was out or in.

Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.