The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the ability to contest certain decisions made by the chair umpire, following the system currently in place at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
