Wimbledon Introduces Video Challenge Technology in 2025.

Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships this year.

Competitors are granted the ability to contest particular decisions made by the official, echoing the practice currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.

This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.

This step follows just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.

Scope of Challenges

Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other decisions, including:

• If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
• If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
• Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.

Notably, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a player can request.

Practical Application

An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.

The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."

Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to his opponent.

Growing Trend

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

Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its events.

Further Updates

A further change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.

This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.

Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.