The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon for the 2025 edition.
Competitors will gain the right to contest particular decisions from the chair umpire, following the system currently in operation at both the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This development arrives only a season following the All England Club implemented ELC, which terminated the centuries-old tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can request the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of challenges a player can initiate.
Case in Point
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the US Open for two years and the Australian Open this year.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where fans have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was out or in.
In other news, with precisely 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifiers in Roehampton.
