Wimbledon Embraces Video Replay Technology in 2025.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to challenge particular rulings made by the official, echoing the protocol already in place at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development comes just a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.