The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the right to challenge particular decisions made by the official, mirroring the protocol currently in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the longstanding role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine other situations, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of reviews a competitor can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the review system against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was guilty of interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
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 visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
