Wimbledon Adopts Video Replay System for the First Time.

Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.

Players are granted the ability to contest particular decisions from the chair umpire, echoing the practice already in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.

This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.

This move comes just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.

What Can Be Reviewed?

Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, including:

• If a ball has bounced twice.
• If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
• Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.

Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a player can request.

A Recent Example

An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.

Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."

The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.

Broader Adoption

Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.

Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.

Other Changes

Another innovation at The Championships 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.

This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.

Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.