🔗 Share this article Wimbledon Introduces Video Replay System This Season. Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems. Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition. Players are granted the option to challenge specific rulings made by the official, echoing the practice already in operation at both the US Open 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 show courts when they are staging singles matches. This development comes just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials. What Can Be Reviewed? Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, such as: If a ball has double-bounced. If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play. Possible interference at the conclusion of a point. Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can ask for. A Recent Example A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent. The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively." Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent. Wider Implementation This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025. Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments. Additional Innovations A further change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system. This solves situations where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in. Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
Wimbledon will follow the American and Aussie Opens in employing replay systems. Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition. Players are granted the option to challenge specific rulings made by the official, echoing the practice already in operation at both the US Open 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 show courts when they are staging singles matches. This development comes just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials. What Can Be Reviewed? Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, such as: If a ball has double-bounced. If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play. Possible interference at the conclusion of a point. Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can ask for. A Recent Example A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent. The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively." Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent. Wider Implementation This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025. Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments. Additional Innovations A further change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system. This solves situations where fans have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in. Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.