The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing replay technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the option to challenge specific decisions made by the official, mirroring the system currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the amount of reviews a competitor can request.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
