Wimbledon Adopts Video Replay System for the First Time.
The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the right to question particular rulings from the official, echoing the practice currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review 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 rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
Practical Application
A recent example took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
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 all of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.