The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to question particular decisions made by the official, following the protocol currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
