The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Competitors are granted the option to challenge certain calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move arrives only a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
