The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the right to question certain rulings made by the official, mirroring the practice already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
