The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the option to challenge certain calls made by the official, mirroring the protocol already in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the amount of challenges a competitor can request.
Case in Point
A recent case took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a video and ruled the player was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not new for major tournaments. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
