🔗 Share this article Wimbledon Embraces Video Challenge Technology in 2025. The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology. Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition. Athletes will gain the ability to question certain decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major. The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches. This move follows just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials. What Can Be Reviewed? Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, such as: If a ball has bounced twice. If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play. Potential interference at the conclusion of a point. Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate. Case in Point A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper. The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well." The umpire watched a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent. Growing Trend This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year. Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its events. Other Changes A further change at The Championships this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system. This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out. Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology. Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition. Athletes will gain the ability to question certain decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the system already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major. The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches. This move follows just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials. What Can Be Reviewed? Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, such as: If a ball has bounced twice. If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play. Potential interference at the conclusion of a point. Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a competitor can initiate. Case in Point A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper. The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well." The umpire watched a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent. Growing Trend This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year. Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its events. Other Changes A further change at The Championships this year will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system. This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out. Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.