The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the option to contest particular calls from the chair umpire, echoing the practice currently in operation at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review specific situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the amount of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
A recent example took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled the player was guilty of interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at all of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further change at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
