The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the option to question certain rulings from the official, mirroring the practice already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development comes just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to re-examine other situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been unsure if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
