The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review systems.
Video review technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the right to question particular rulings from the official, echoing the system currently in use at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move comes just a season following the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can ask for the official to review specific situations, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an rival's racket or body during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there will be an unlimited number on the amount of reviews a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the umpire, but thought his rival had "played the rules quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the rally to Medvedev.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not new for Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the ATP circuit will have the system in place at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the introduction of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further revealed an expansion in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
