The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge particular calls made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational 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 arrives only a year after the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to review other situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Practical Application
An illustrative example took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player used the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where spectators 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 capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
