Wimbledon Embraces Video Replay Technology for the First Time.

Replay systems will be launched at The Championships this year.

Competitors are granted the ability to question particular calls made by the official, echoing the protocol already in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.

This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.

This move comes just a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.

What Can Be Reviewed?

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

• Whether a ball has double-bounced.
• Whether a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
• Potential hindrance end of a point.

Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can request.

Practical Application

A recent example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.

The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."

Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding 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 Australian Open since 2025.

Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its events.

Additional Innovations

A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.

This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.

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