The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay systems will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the right to contest particular decisions made by the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible 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 year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a player can initiate.
Case in Point
A recent example occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
