The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the ability to challenge specific calls from the official, following the practice already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development follows just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined the player was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
