Wimbledon Adopts Video Replay System for the First Time.

Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.

Athletes will gain the right to question certain decisions from the official, following the practice already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.

This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.

This development arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.

Reviewable Decisions

Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, including:

• If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
• Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
• Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.

Notably, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can request.

Practical Application

An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.

The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."

The umpire watched a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.

Wider Implementation

Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.

Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.

Other Changes

A further change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.

This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.

In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.