The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review technology will be launched at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the option to question particular calls from the chair umpire, mirroring the system currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses situations where the crowd have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
