The tournament joins the US and Australian Opens in employing replay systems.
Video review technology will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Competitors are granted the ability to question particular rulings made by the official, mirroring the practice currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the longstanding tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review other decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the amount of reviews a player can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative example took place in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was guilty of interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
