The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay systems will make its debut at The Championships this year.
Athletes will gain the ability to challenge particular decisions from the chair umpire, following the practice already in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles contests.
This step arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which effectively ended the centuries-old role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review other decisions, such as:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance end of a rally.
Notably, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
An illustrative example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where a top player initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
