The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the right to challenge particular rulings made by the official, mirroring the practice already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move arrives only a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine specific situations, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been unsure if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
