The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay technology.
Video review systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Competitors will gain the right to challenge certain rulings from the chair umpire, echoing the protocol currently in use at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This development arrives only a year after the AELTC introduced ELC, which effectively ended the centuries-old tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there is no limit on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament last week, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a video and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, granting the rally to his opponent.
Wider Implementation
This technology aren't new for major tournaments. The system was adopted at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was out or in.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
