The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in implementing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players are granted the ability to challenge specific decisions made by the chair umpire, echoing the protocol already in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Aussie major.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a season following the AELTC implemented electronic line calling, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to review other situations, such as:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a ball made contact with an opponent's racquet or body on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is no cap on the number of challenges a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough situation for the umpire, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire watched a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the ATP circuit plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to support the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
