Wimbledon Adopts Video Review System in 2025.
The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the option to challenge specific calls made by the official, following the practice currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
