The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the option to question certain calls made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development arrives only a year after the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of reviews a player can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
