The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to challenge specific decisions made by the official, echoing the practice already in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step comes just a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
