The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the right to contest particular rulings made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the longstanding role of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors cannot to dispute the accuracy of the ELC system, but they can ask for the umpire to re-examine other situations, including:
- If a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential interference end of a point.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the amount of challenges a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident occurred in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled Draper was responsible for hindrance, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't new for major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have the system implemented at all of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon this year involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days to go until the beginning of the Championships, organizers have also announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
