The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at The Championships this year.
Players are granted the right to contest certain decisions from the official, following the protocol already in place at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance end of a point.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative case took place in Indian Wells last week, where a top player initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years 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 implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
