Wimbledon Introduces Video Replay System for the First Time.

Video review systems will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.

Competitors will gain the option to question specific calls made by the official, following the system already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.

This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.

This move comes just a year after the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line judges.

What Can Be Reviewed?

Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, including:

• If a ball has double-bounced.
• Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
• Possible hindrance end of a rally.

Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.

Practical Application

An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.

Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."

Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.

Wider Implementation

Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.

Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its events.

Additional Innovations

Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.

This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.

Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.