Wimbledon Embraces Video Replay Technology for the First Time.
The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the right to contest certain calls from the chair umpire, following the system currently in use at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.