The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Competitors will gain the right to contest particular calls made by the official, mirroring the system currently in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles matches.
This development follows just a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to review other situations, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent example occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a video and determined the player was guilty of interference, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Additionally, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days remaining until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
