The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the option to challenge certain calls from the chair umpire, echoing the practice currently in operation at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
