Wimbledon Introduces Video Challenge Technology in 2025.

Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.

Competitors will gain the ability to question particular rulings made by the chair umpire, following the system already in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.

The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.

This step comes just a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line judges.

What Can Be Reviewed?

Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, including:

• If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
• If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
• Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.

Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.

Case in Point

An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.

Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."

The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.

Growing Trend

This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.

Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at every one of its events.

Other Changes

Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.

This solves instances where fans have occasionally been unsure if a shot was out or in.

Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.