The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the ability to question specific calls made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the umpire to re-examine other situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for major tournaments. The system 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 WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
