The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes will gain the option to question specific decisions from the official, following the practice already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which terminated the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine other decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at every one of its tournaments.
Additional Innovations
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
