The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors are granted the right to challenge certain decisions made by the official, following the practice already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step comes just a year after the AELTC rolled out electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent case took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
