Wimbledon Introduces Video Review Technology for the First Time.

Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.

Players will gain the option to challenge certain rulings from the official, echoing the system already in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.

The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.

This step follows just a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line judges.

Reviewable Decisions

Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific situations, including:

• Whether a ball has double-bounced.
• Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
• Possible interference end of a rally.

Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.

Case in Point

A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.

The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."

The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.

Broader Adoption

Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.

Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.

Other Changes

A further change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.

This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.

Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.