The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the option to challenge certain calls made by the official, following the protocol currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move follows just a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the umpire to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
