The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the ability to contest specific decisions from the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in use at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
The new system will be accessible on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development comes just a year after the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can ask for.
Practical Application
A recent case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where the crowd have occasionally been unsure if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
