Wimbledon Adopts Video Challenge Technology in 2025.
The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the ability to question particular rulings from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells 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 "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at The Championships this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
