🔗 Share this article Wimbledon Embraces Video Replay Technology for the First Time. The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology. Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament. Athletes are granted the right to question particular rulings made by the official, echoing the practice already in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major. This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches. This move follows just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges. What Can Be Reviewed? Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine other decisions, including: Whether a ball has double-bounced. Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play. Potential hindrance end of a rally. Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a player can ask for. A Recent Example A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper. Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well." The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent. Broader Adoption This technology are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year. Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments. Additional Innovations Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system. This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out. Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology. Replay systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament. Athletes are granted the right to question particular rulings made by the official, echoing the practice already in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major. This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches. This move follows just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges. What Can Be Reviewed? Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine other decisions, including: Whether a ball has double-bounced. Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play. Potential hindrance end of a rally. Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a player can ask for. A Recent Example A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper. Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well." The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent. Broader Adoption This technology are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year. Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments. Additional Innovations Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system. This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a shot was in or out. Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.