The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the right to question particular decisions from the official, echoing the system already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step comes just a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
