Wimbledon Introduces Video Replay System for the First Time.

Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.

Players will gain the option to contest certain rulings made by the official, echoing the system currently in operation 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 other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.

This step follows just a season following the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line officials.

Reviewable Decisions

Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, such as:

• Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
• Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
• Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.

Notably, there is no cap on the number of reviews a player can request.

Practical Application

A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.

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

The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.

Wider Implementation

Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.

Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.

Additional Innovations

A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.

This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.

Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.