🔗 Share this article Wimbledon Introduces Video Replay System for the First Time. The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology. Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament. Athletes will gain the ability to contest specific decisions from the official, mirroring the protocol currently in use 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 tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches. This move arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges. Reviewable Decisions Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other situations, including: If a ball has double-bounced. If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person during play. Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point. Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can ask for. A Recent Example An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent. The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively." Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev. Wider Implementation This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year. Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments. Additional Innovations A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system. This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in. Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology. Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament. Athletes will gain the ability to contest specific decisions from the official, mirroring the protocol currently in use 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 tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles matches. This move arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges. Reviewable Decisions Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other situations, including: If a ball has double-bounced. If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person during play. Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point. Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can ask for. A Recent Example An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent. The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively." Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev. Wider Implementation This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year. Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments. Additional Innovations A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system. This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a shot was out or in. Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.