The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Players are granted the option to challenge specific rulings from the official, echoing the protocol already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the All England Club implemented ELC, which brought an end to the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or person during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no cap on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
