Wimbledon Adopts Video Challenge Technology for the First Time.

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

Players are granted the right to challenge particular rulings made by the chair umpire, following the system already in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.

This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.

This development comes just a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line officials.

Reviewable Decisions

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

• Whether a ball has double-bounced.
• Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
• Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.

Notably, there will be no cap on the number of challenges a player can ask for.

A Recent Example

A recent incident took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.

Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."

Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.

Growing Trend

This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.

Additionally, 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.

Further Updates

Another change at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.

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

Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.