The tournament joins the American and Aussie Opens in employing video review systems.
Replay systems are set to arrive at The Championships this year.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge certain rulings from the chair umpire, following the protocol already in operation at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology is slated for use on the main stadium and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move follows just a year after the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year role of line judges.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the official to re-examine other decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched 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 reviews a competitor can request.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against Jack Draper.
The British player admitted it was a tough situation for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a video and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to his opponent.
Growing Trend
Video reviews aren't exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of visual indicators on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with exactly a century of days to go until the start of the Championships, the AELTC have also revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
