The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the option to contest specific decisions from the official, following the system currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This step comes just a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review other decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
