Wimbledon Adopts Video Replay System in 2025.

Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.

Competitors will gain the option to question certain decisions from the official, mirroring the practice currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.

This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.

This development follows just a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line judges.

Scope of Challenges

Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other decisions, such as:

• If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
• Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
• Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.

Importantly, there is no cap on the number of reviews a player can initiate.

A Recent Example

A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.

The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."

Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.

Broader Adoption

This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.

Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.

Further Updates

Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.

This addresses situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.

In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.