The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in implementing replay technology.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the right to contest certain rulings from the official, following the system already in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development follows just a season following the All England Club rolled out ELC, which terminated the 147-year role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the umpire to review specific situations, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
Case in Point
An illustrative case occurred in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
This technology aren't new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent 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
A further innovation at Wimbledon this year will be the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have further announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
