Wimbledon Adopts Video Replay System in 2025.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the ability to question specific rulings made by the chair umpire, following the protocol already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step comes just a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can request.
Case in Point
A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system in place at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
