Wimbledon Introduces Video Challenge System for the First Time.
The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Replay technology will be launched at The Championships this year.
Competitors are granted the right to contest specific decisions made by the official, mirroring the system already in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development follows just a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.