Wimbledon Adopts Video Replay System in 2025.

Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.

Competitors will gain the option to question certain calls made by the official, echoing the protocol already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.

This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.

This step comes just a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.

Scope of Challenges

Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to review other situations, such as:

• If a ball has bounced twice.
• If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
• Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.

Notably, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a player can request.

Case in Point

A recent incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.

The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."

Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.

Broader Adoption

This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.

Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.

Further Updates

A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.

This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.

Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.