The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in implementing replay systems.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the option to question particular calls from the official, echoing the protocol already in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Importantly, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
