The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players will gain the option to question certain calls from the chair umpire, following the system already in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament 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 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was out or in.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
