Wimbledon Adopts Video Challenge System in 2025.

Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.

Competitors will gain the right to challenge certain rulings from the chair umpire, following the protocol already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.

This technology will be operational on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.

This step follows just a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.

What Can Be Reviewed?

Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to review other situations, such as:

• Whether a ball has bounced twice.
• If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
• Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.

Notably, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.

Case in Point

An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.

The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."

The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.

Wider Implementation

This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.

Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system in place at all of its events.

Further Updates

Another innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.

This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.

In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.