The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the ability to question particular decisions from the official, echoing the system currently in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can ask for.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball 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 attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
