The tournament joins the American and Australian Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Video review systems will make its debut at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the option to question particular decisions from the official, echoing the protocol already in place at each of the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
The new system will be operational on Centre Court and the number one court throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC implemented ELC, which terminated the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Competitors will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to review other situations, including:
- Whether a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can request.
Practical Application
An illustrative case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined the player was responsible for hindrance, granting the point to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major for two years and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system in place at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on scoreboards to support the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where the crowd have occasionally been uncertain whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
