The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes will gain the right to question particular decisions made by the official, mirroring the protocol currently in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court 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 introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
