A hybrid format has emerged in the last two years: the extended highlight (often 20–30 minutes). This is perhaps the best entry point for the modern fan. These tennis replays include every single point that matters—every break point, every deuce, every tiebreak—but cut out the dead air.
Most Grand Slam YouTube channels now offer this format. For example, the 2022 Wimbledon final between Djokovic and Kyrgios has a 28-minute extended highlight version that perfectly captures the match’s ebb and flow.
Reviewing the system used in professional tennis to overturn calls.
The Concept: Gone are the days of players arguing with umpires over a ball mark on clay. The "Tennis Replay" system (most commonly Hawk-Eye) uses multiple high-speed cameras to triangulate the ball's position in 3D, creating a virtual representation of the court.
The Pros:
The Cons:
Verdict: 9.5/10 – An essential evolution of the sport. It provides fairness and excitement in equal measure.
The four Grand Slams operate their own streaming and replay services:
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